Farmer's Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly is an agricultural magazine based in South Africa, targeting the whole of Southern Africa. The magazine is committed to advancing the interests of the region’s farmers and its agricultural industry by serving as a mouthpiece for the industry and by keeping its readers informed of the latest developments in the agricultural sector.

Macro-trends for agriculture in 2024

Farmer's Weekly

Ghana's plan to hike import tariffs may hit pockets and stomachs • The state wants to make importing food like rice and tomatoes more costly. Sylvanus Kwaku Afesorgbor, a University of Guelph associate professor of Agri-Food Trade and Policy, explains why this is a bad idea.

Broiler production • 8 to 12 April, Delmas

Questions about terminal crosses • This week we feature a letter from Malamulele farmer Noel Mathonsi to our Communal Farming writer, Shane Brody.

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WEEKLY NEWS WRAP

Australians take charge of herbicide resistance

Sugar industry receives investment boost

Chicken prices fall but still no bird flu vaccine

Good rain forecast for SA and Namibia in March

Early harvest calls for more creativity in the cellar

Wool association gets new GM

Wine export value increases despite a decline in export volumes • While South African wine exports declined in 2023, export value increased, according to the recent South African Wine Export Report, writes Glenneis Kriel.

Good outlook for olive oil production in SA

Repurposing food waste for animal nutrition

European farmers are up in arms

UK chains aim to assist local farmers

World in brief

SA vets appeal to owners not to skimp on veterinary care • Veterinary care is expensive but much needed for proper animal care, writes Jyothi Laldas.

Macadamias are on the mend

Opening doors for subsistence, small-scale farmers

A ‘sub-lime’ boost for farmers • Local lime farmers get a boost with South African breweries, writes Jyothi Laldas.

Wheat developments to boost farmers’ profitability

Millions in drought-hit Zim at risk of hunger

‘Policy uncertainty’ is farmers’ biggest challenge

Insurer offers assistance to Zambian farmers

The global oil price and the influence of geopolitics • Absa AgriBusiness explores the pricing trend of Brent crude oil in the coming year, given geopolitical concerns and macro-economic factors.

Safeguard your optimism at all costs • Pessimism is bad for business. If you find your level of positivity waning, take immediate action to restore it.

The concept of ‘terminal’ breeding and outcrossing • Along with the proper nutrition, grazing management and livestock healthcare, genetics or ‘proper functional breeding’ forms one of the cornerstones of successful livestock production, writes Shane Brody.

Agri-services provider goes from zero to hero • Chief Financial Officer of the Year finalist Eddie Fivaz has taken TWK Agri from the brink of collapse to expansion and success. He speaks to Lindi Botha about leadership charting a course in challenging times.

Why getting your dog trained is important in South Africa • Having a well-trained dog in South Africa is becoming more and more important for a variety of reasons. Jarred Hodgson explores some of these reasons here.

How wildlife vets play a vital role in advancing conservation • Besides treating animals that live in the wild for diseases and injuries, wildlife veterinarians such as Dr Johan Marais also assist in introducing animals to new sanctuaries and doing genetic swaps to enhance genetic...